Music Glossary: automation

Recordable/playable parameter changes (level, pan, FX) over time for consistent, recallable mixes—aka “hands‑free mixing.” more

More in the Studio, recording and mixing category...
automation mixing studio recording

Use frequency-selective compression or automate EQ for sibilance control. Don’t dull consonants. more

More in the Vocal Production and Recording category...
de-essing automation vocal production recording

Stored snapshots of console state for fast recall per song or act. more

More in the Live Sound category...
recall automation console

High-level control of level, filter, and density across sections to shape the emotional arc. more

More in the Arrangement and Orchestration category...
dynamic macros automation arrangement orchestration